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Mainehan Family History

Mainehan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Minehan, Linehan, Minihan, Manahan, Minnehan, Minahan, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Mainehan family from?

You can see how Mainehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainehan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mainehan family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainehan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mainehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mainehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainehan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mainehan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mainehan. For the veterans among your Mainehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainehan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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